Las Vegas, NV February 20, 2021- After months of being doubted by pundits Oscar Valdez (28-0 22KO’s) knocked out Miguel Berchelt (37-1 33KO’s) to become the new WBC Super Featherweight Champion. Valdez used speed and power with angles to drop Berchelt in the fourth, ninth, and finally for good in the 10th round to become … More OSCAR VALDEZ DEMOLISHES BERCHELT, BECOMES WBC CHAMPION
Indio, California (February 13, 2021) – After losing his IBF Super Featherweight Title on the scale, Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (31-1 15KO’s) fought to a majority draw against Russian Shavktdzhon Rakhimov (15-0 12KO’s) in the main event fight. Diaz started strong wanting to end the fight early but took his foot of the gas in the … More DIAZ FIGHTS TO A DRAW, LOSES TITLE ON THE SCALE
February 9th, 2019- Sometimes the scars from mutual combat aren’t visible. Under the Hand Wraps returns after a year long hiatus with Ronny Rios of Santa Ana, California. Growing up winning can be hard to let go, when faced with adversity and unseen challenges finding a path forward can be a daunting task. After suffering … More Under the Hand Wraps: Ronny Rios
Rafael Valencia Indio, CA- (July 24, 2020) – Golden Boy boxing made its return to the sports world as high rising star Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0 15KO’s) faced off against Samuel Vargas (31-5-2 14KO’s) of Colombia. Ortiz’s trainer Robert Garcia tested positive for Coronavirus and was replaced by Virgil’s father, Ortiz Sr. Ortiz Jr. wasted … More Ortiz Jr. Improves KO Streak to 16
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Los Angeles, February 29th, 2020- Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez 49-2 41KOs raised his hand after a classic comeback knockout victory over favored WBA Superfly-weight Champion Khalid Yafai 26-1 15KOs. In a fashion that only a fighter like Chocolatito can pull off, he praised God for the victory and thanked his opponent for the opportunity. Not long … More Chocolatito’s Revival
Rafael Valencia Garcia Wins at Welterweight, Eyes Fifth World Title Texas (February 29, 2020)- Fighting for the first time since his defeat against Errol Spence Jr. last March, four-division champion Mikey Garcia (39-1 30KO’s) returned to the 147 pound division to face a very dangerous Jesse Vargas (29-2-2). Vargas started the fight using his reach … More Garcia Beats Vargas, Chocolatito Stops Yafai
Under the Hand Wraps returns with four division and former Ring Magazine Pound for Pound Champion of the world Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. Chocolatito rose from the harshest poverty in Nicaragua to the highest levels of boxing to fall from grace in an epic string of tragic events. The Ring Magazine’s Doug Fischer, Tom Loeffler from … More Under the Hand Wraps: Chocolatito
The young man is coming into his own and there isn’t much holding him back. Check out my thoughts on Ryan Garcia’s performance last night.
Rafael Valencia Anaheim (February 14, 2020)- All 10,310 fans at The Honda Center erupted as Ryan Garcia (19-0 16 KO’s) made his way to the ring. As soon as the opening bell rang for round one, Garcia wasted no time in displaying why they call him ‘The Flash’. In just 1:20 seconds into the first … More Garcia Wins By Impressive KO